JASHEMSKI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
For Undergraduate Studies in the Liberal Arts
The Stanley A. Jashemski Memorial Scholarship Fund was originally established in 1986
by action of the Session of the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church and through the
generosity of the family and friends of Stanley A. Jashemski, a physicist with deep
appreciation for the arts. For many years he and his wife, Wilhelmina, then a professor
of humanities and ancient history at the University of Maryland, sponsored a Sunday
school forum in which young adults could explore their faith in an intellectually
challenging environment. Their shared commitment to encourage the development of
persons with potential for inspired, enlightened leadership is reflected in the goals and
purposes of the Fund. When Wilhelmina Jashemski died in 2007, the scholarship was
renamed the Stanley A. and Wilhelmina Jashemski Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Jashemski Scholarships provide financial assistance for students of outstanding
intellectual ability as evidenced by prior academic performance, and significant religious
commitment as evidenced by formal membership in a religious body, regular
participation in its worship life, and active involvement in its service ministry. Ordinarily
recipients will be young people (17-25 years of age) who demonstrate in their thought
and action the broad religious sensitivity characteristic of Stanley and Wilhelmina
Jashemski; have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 at the time of application; are
active members of a Christian church; are pursuing liberal arts studies; show evidence of
social and civic concern; have financial need.
“Pursuing liberal arts studies” is understood as having a balanced curriculum that
includes the arts and humanities, sciences, social sciences, and mathematics. Qualifying
students will normally major in one of these areas. Students from other fields must
demonstrate how they are pursuing the liberal arts
Grants are made in amounts up to $10,000.
A completed application, accompanied by the following items, should be sent to the
email address listed at the bottom of this page. Please complete all questions listed
below in a Microsoft Word and send in one email with your full name in the subject
line. Recommendations must also be sent to the email address. Please ask your
reference to put your last name in the subject line.
New Applicants must include:
 Transcripts of high school records and college records (students requesting a renewal
of the scholarship should only provide college transcripts).
 A list of four references who have been asked to write letters of recommendation to
the Scholarship Committee: one letter from a teacher with competence in the
humanities; one letter from a teacher in the applicant's major field, if applicable (if
major is in the humanities only three letters of recommendation are required); one
letter from the applicant's pastor (or campus chaplain); One letter from an individual
competent to comment on the applicant’s community service.
 An essay on your sense of calling (vocational and academic) and how pursuing the
liberal arts will help you pursue your goals. For returning applicants, please also
describe how your studies this past year are shaping your goals. (Between 500 and
1000 words).”
Returning Applicants must include:
 College Transcripts
 A letter of recommendation from applicant’s pastor
 An essay describing how your studies this past year are shaping your goals.
ALL MATERIALS SHOULD BE SENT BY FEBRUARY 15.
Applications should be mailed to the following address: Jashemski@takomaparkpc.org
Stanley A. and Wilhelmina Jashemski Memorial Scholarship
Fund Application
I am applying for a grant in the amount of $_______for the 2016-2017 academic year.
If awarded, how would you use these scholarship monies?
Check all that apply:
___Tuition
___Room and Board
___Other (If other, please describe in 100 words or less)
1. Personal Information
Name
Address
Phone (best number in which to reach you)
Email address
Religious affiliation
Church of membership
Date of confirmation or church membership
Church address
Church phone
Date of birth
2. Family information
Parent #1
Name
Address
Occupation
Parent #2
Address
Name
Occupation
Name and ages of siblings
Are any attending college? If so, please specify where and what year in school.
3. High school
Name of High school attended or are currently attending
Address of school
Grade point average
Class standing (if applicable)
High school awards and honors
High school extra-curricular activities
Employment (please state where and how long you were employed)
List any cross-cultural or international experiences you have had
Church participation / service and community service completed
4. College or University information
Name of college where you are enrolled or plan to enroll in 2016-2017
Address of college
Major(s) and Minor(s)
Enrollment status as of September, 2012 (First-year, sophomore, junior, senior)
College awards and honors (if already in college)
College extra-curricular activities (if already in college)
Full time or part time?
Where will be you be living while attending (on-campus, off campus, at home, or
other- please specify)
Cross-cultural or international experiences completed
Church service or community service completed
Anticipated church, community-service, cross-cultural or international experiences in
the coming 12 months
5. Financial information
List your estimated expenses for the 2016-2017 academic year (you may update this
section of the application throughout the scholarship process as more
information becomes available to you. Please send any updates by April 5th)
Tuition and fees
Room and board
Books
Transportation
Personal expenses
Other expenses (please specify)
Total
How will you meet these expenses?
Family contribution
Personal savings
Scholarships, grants or other financial aid (please list each source)
Other (please specify)
Total
Please explain any unusual family circumstances that may have a bearing on family
support.
Thank you. You will be notified when your application has been
received. You may be asked to provide additional information
to help us assess your application.